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Appetizers: 10 Ways to Top Your Toast
January 31, 2012
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What will you be cooking in Missouri when the new year starts? If you’re looking for fabulous food for your fabulous New Year’s Eve party, then look no further than hors d’oeuvres, canapés, and other finger foods. They’re the perfect food for entertaining. Most are quick and easy to make without costing as much as a catered sit down meal. Besides, who’s going to be sitting down at your party anyway? Not sure how to cook? Maybe it’s time to consider enrolling in a St. Louis cooking school.
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How to Make Lobster Rolls
December 29, 2011
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St. Louis
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Outside of the New York or Chicago-style pizza debate, there is no bigger argument in the culinary arts world than which is the best sandwich. New Yorkers may say a New York-style hot dog with sauerkraut and mustard. Chicagoans may say the Italian beef sandwich. Angelinos may say the French dip. Those of us from St. Louis may say the Chinese restaurant special, the St. Paul sandwich. And, of course, Philadelphians will say the Philly cheesesteak.
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The Many Things You Can Do With Cranberries
December 20, 2011
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St. Louis
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These slightly tart and tangy colorful berries have become nearly synonymous with the holiday season in American culture. Nearly any wonderful restaurant you visit in the amazing St. Louis culinary scene will have some special holiday recipe featuring these festive berries. Perhaps one of the greatest things about these bright red berries is their versatility. While many grow wild on bushes and may be good for decorating, you can also buy them fresh or frozen at most local stores, especially around the holidays. With just a little bit of cooking training you will have these new techniques mastered. If you feel like taking a stab at some of the best uses for these relatives of the blueberry this year, try out a few of these suggestions to bring these bright beauties to your home this Christmas season.
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What’s Your Favorite Style of Pizza?
November 30, 2011
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St. Louis
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Making delicious pizza doesn’t require you to be a culinary school graduate. But with all of the different styles of pizza out there, you might need a culinary historian to help you sort them out. Despite the diversity of styles, it seems that most of us tend to choose one more often than the others.
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Don’t Like Veggies? Try Roasting Them
October 31, 2011
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St. Louis
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The scientific and anecdotal evidence is everywhere you look: Eating more vegetables is good for you. From losing weight to fighting diabetes to preventing heart disease and certain cancers, consuming more and greater varieties of vegetables in your diet will make you healthier. With a deep connection to America’s farming heartland the St. Louis culinary arts scene has long history with vegetables of all varieties. Like everywhere else, however, more needs to be done to incorporate vegetables in everyday meals.
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Out with the Old … Food Pyramid That Is
September 28, 2011
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St. Louis
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Even in our world of modern technology and advanced medicine, doctors, nutritionists, dieticians and other healthcare professionals are unable to agree on what constitutes healthy eating. Sure, they can all agree that pizza, burgers, soda, and fries for every meal are bad for you. Beyond that, however, there is little agreement on what a “balanced meal” is.
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Healthy Menu Choices for Labor Day Picnics
September 2, 2011
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St. Louis
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We all love a good hamburger or hot dog from the grill, but many of us are looking for healthier alternatives to our standard picnic fare. The hot dog may be a St. Louis culinary tradition, but health concerns now outweigh tradition. Many favorite culinary techniques for picnic ideas are filled with extra fat and calories. So what can you do this Labor Day to have that same delicious and fun picnic but with less fat and calories and more nutrition?
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Suzy Singh - top 10 contestant on MasterChef Season 2!
July 25, 2011
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Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, General, Las Vegas, Le Cordon Bleu, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Online, Orlando, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Seattle, St. Louis
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So we are down to the top 10 and boy was last week an intense week!
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LCB Dallas grad Carrie on Hell's Kitchen!!!
July 19, 2011
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Le Cordon Bleu Dallas Alumn Carrie Keep on Hells Kitchen!
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Suzy Singh - top 14 contestant on MasterChef Season 2!
June 30, 2011
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Suzy Singh - top 14 contestant on MasterChef Season 2!
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